ChristyTurlington-Burns was a big crowd pleaser in a peach Calvin Klein dress, introducing the woman who would be named CNN's Hero of the Year, Robin Lim — a midwife who organized a free women's clinic in Bali based on compassionate care.

Ice Cube came to support the efforts of Chicago-based Diane Latiker, who runs Kids Off The Block — a housing initiative to pull kids from gangs.

Jerry Seinfeld, who noted how well Cooper's tie complimented his eyes, came to toast chef Bruno Serato, who makes well-balanced meals for Orange County kids that live in motels — conditions associated with prostitution, poverty and drug dealing.

Miley Cyrus and Kid Rock served as performers for the evening, singing "The Climb" and "Care," respectively.